scHooL Ri INITIATIVE ‘A COMMUNITY CF LEARNERS The Making Meaning Protocol ‘Adapted for Use with a Text ‘Developed by Uanve taro, 1. Getting Started + "Patcipants read the text in silence, making brief notes about aspects oft that they particularly ‘The facliatr asks the oup: What do you see?” ‘+ Group memipers provide answers without making judgmens about the quality ofthe txt or their personal preferences, + Ian interpretation or jufgment emerges, the faciliato asks for the evidence on which iis base 3. Asking Questions About the Text ‘The facilitator ask the you: "What questions docs this text alte for you? + Group members tate ary questions they have about the text + The faiitator takes noes, 4. Speculating about the Meaning/ Significance ofthe Text 4 The facltatr asks the group: “What i significant about this text* ‘+ Participants, based on tee reading of the text, construct meaning about the insight, problems, or issues thatthe text seems facuted on, 5. Discussing Implications for Our Work + The acltator invites everyone to share any thoughts they have about ways this particular text might influence their work as trachers and educators 6, Reflecting on the Making Meaning Protocol + The group reflects on the experiences ofr reactions to the protocol cao pe and ict thi cng pera aig coy nd an ila ac